What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Weekly calendar of theater, music, exhibits and more

Posted
Thursday, February 8, 2018 6:55 pm

The popular Swingtime Big Band returns to the Madison Theatre, with a Valentine's Day-themed concert on Feb. 11.

Peformances/On Stage

Even the Losers

The Tom Petty tribute band in concert, with special guest Andrew Kirell, Thursday, Feb. 8, 8 p.m. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com or www.paramountny.com.

A boy band tribute show, Saturday, Feb. 10, 7 p.m. With hits by ‘Nsync, Backstreet Boys, New Kids on the Block One Direction and more. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. 767-6444 or www.landmarkonmainstreet.org.

The Kevin Can Wait” star is back on the comedy circuit, Sunday, Feb. 11, 7 p.m. With special guest Chris Roach. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com or www.paramountny.com.

The stage version of CW’s hit TV show that features top magicians doing their best illusions, Sunday, Feb, 11, 7 p.m. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd, Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.

The popular big band in concert, with “A Fine Romance,” Sunday, Feb. 11, 3 p.m. Program includes classic love songs from the Great American Songbook. Madison Theatre, Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. 323-4444 or www.madisontheatreny.org.

This original exhibition of works by pop artist Andy Warhol includes a selection of screenprints and photographs from the Hofstra University Museum collections. By juxtaposing his photographs with his screenprints, the exhibit contextualizes and reveals his working methods and artistic process. Through March 11. Hofstra University’s David Filderman Gallery, Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-5672 or www.hofstra.edu/museum.

An exhibition that delves into the two trends that defined the art of the 1960s and ‘70s: abstract and representational works. Color Field, Minimalist, Pop, and Photorealist work by Don Eddy, Audrey Flack, Helen Frankenthaler, Jasper Johns, Roy Lichtenstein, Richard Lindner, and others are included. Through March 11. Heckscher Museum of Art, Main St. and Prime Ave., Huntington. (631) 351-3250 or www.heckscher.org.

Mysteries of Bats

Tackapausha Museum and Preserve’s exhibit examines varied species of bats, featuring a live family of Egyptian Fruit Bats who fly and “hang out” in the museum’s nocturnal area. Other installations include displays about Long Island’s ecology and interactive activities. Tackapausha Museum and Preserve, Washington Ave. (between Merrick Rd. and Sunrise Hwy.), Seaford. 571-7443.

Romare Bearden: Storyteller

An original exhibition that showcases Romare Bearden’s work, spanning historical, political and religious topics that explore everyday African-American life in 20th century America. The exhibit includes prints in a variety of methods (aquatint, engraving, etching, lithograph, and silkscreen). Through Aug. 17. Hofstra University’s Emily Lowe Gallery, Emily Lowe Hall, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-5672 or www.hostra.edu/museum.

Afternoon Movie

See “27 Dresses,” the romantic comedy about a young professional who is always a bridesmaid and never a bride, with Katherine Heigl, Friday, Feb. 9, 2:30 p.m.; also the romantic comedy “The Proposal,” with Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2 p.m. Elmont Memorial Library Theater, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.

At the Movies

See “Home Again,” a romantic comedy about a single mom in Los Angeles whose life takes an unexpected turn when she allows three young guys to move in with her, Friday, Feb. 9, 2 p.m. Baldwin Public Library, 2385 Grand Ave., Baldwin. 223-6228.

Hear the stories of a Revolutionary War hero, a celebrrated White House Chef and learn about the first White House memoir written by a slave, Friday, Feb. 9, 12:30 p.m. Elmont Memorial Library Theater, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.